Powered with our ambitious Accelerate+ strategy,our brilliant people can embrace the exciting and unique opportunities that lie ahead,helping us transform tomorrow, together.
our culture
Our One Inchcape culture is a big part of our company’s ongoing success.
Our culture is built by effective teamwork, innovation and fresh thinking, a focus on delivery and doing what we say we will and putting others – colleagues, partners and customers – at the centre of everything we do.
Our One Inchcape way of working
To support the development of our culture our One Inchcape Values & Behaviours guide how we work each and every day and help shape who we aspire to be.
We use One Inchcape to:
- Define the global behavioural expectations for all colleagues
- Measure performance and inform feedback for continuous improvement
- Enable every colleague to align their personal learning and development
- Support attraction and selection as integral parts of our recruitment process
We Deliver
We deliver, ensuring everything we do meets the expectations of OEM partners, customers and colleagues. We focus on what matters most and take accountability for what we do, always looking to see how we can improve the way we work.
Great Experiences
We want our customers and everyone we work and partner with to have a great experience. We do this by understanding their needs and designing industry-leading solutions that drive satisfaction and better commercial performance.
Fresh Thinking
We lead our industry by looking ahead and taking smart risks, anticipating changes in our markets to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that delight our customers. Our ambition and future focus will ensure our company will grow and outperform our peers.
Better Together
We achieve more by developing stronger teams that work better together. We are inclusive and bring together a diverse set of thinking from across the One Inchcape team. We share our passion for what we do and celebrate our success. We care about our colleagues, partners and communities, taking the time to understand each other and build mutual trust.
Life at Inchcape
At Inchcape, we’re driving the future of mobility and we know that success begins with our people. Whether you’re motivated by purpose, growth, wellbeing, or recognition, you’ll find the support and opportunities here to thrive.
Grow your skills, shape your future
At Inchcape, you’re empowered to thrive and broaden your horizons. Whether you want to future-proof your skills or accelerate your career, we provide the tools and pathways to help you realise your potential.
As part of our Inchcape people experience we:
Foster on-the-job learning through exposure to engaging, challenging work and involvement in key projects.
Offer advancement opportunities within Inchcape, supporting your personal growth, internal progression, and promotion.
Invest in leadership development at every level, from aspiring leaders to executive successors, with a diverse range of programmes to enhance leadership and management skills.
Encourage regular, meaningful career conversations between colleagues and their managers, supported by resources to help identify aspirations, strengths, development areas, and pathways for growth.
Invest in technical skills development through initiatives like our Finance and People Academy, which are designed to build the capabilities we need to drive our business forward. We also collaborate closely with our brand partners to provide extensive technical training.
Shaping tomorrow’s leaders
Our programmes empower colleagues at every stage of their journey, helping them unlock potential, embrace inclusion, and lead with purpose.
Women into Leadership
Accelerating high potential and emerging female talent throughout the organisation into leadership roles
Inclusive Leadership
Providing inclusion & diversity training for our leaders, supporting them to in growing inclusive culture within their teams and beyond
Aspire
Equipping female colleagues earlier in their career with the skills, knowledge, and support necessary to accelerate their career progression.
ElevateLeadership Programme
Accelerating leader readiness in our top talent and supporting strength in succession
Accelerate Leadership Programme
Equipping high potential and emerging talent leaders with the behaviours, mindsets, and capabilities to excel
Sponsorship programme
A strategic initiative designed to strengthen our pipeline of leaders and accelerate the progression of key talent within the business.
Our programmes are anchored in our Leadership Framework, designed to set a standard for leadership excellence, support performance, facilitate development and career conversations, and build the future leadership capabilities we need.
Wellbeing that supports your whole self
Your wellbeing matters to us, and when you feel your best, you do your best.
We take a holistic view of wellbeing, supporting the physical, mental, financial, and social wellbeing of our colleagues worldwide. Through proactive initiatives, regular check-ins, and inclusive global programmes, we are embedding wellbeing into everyday life at Inchcape.
Here´s what you can expect:
- A global Employee Support Programme (ESP) accessible in every language and location.
- Regular wellbeing conversations between managers and team members.
- Wellbeing initiatives led by our Regional Wellbeing Champions.
- Measurement of wellbeing impact through our Be Heard engagement survey.
We’re creating a culture where wellbeing is more than the sum of all the benefits—it’s a way of working.
Reward and benefits that reflect your impact
We believe in fair, transparent, and competitive reward. With operations across diverse markets, we’re committed to offering consistent global experience to our colleagues.
Our global reward principles
Market Competitive
We benchmark regularly to stay relevant.
Fair & Inclusive
Our processes are bias-free and transparent.
Performance-Linked
We recognize and reward your impact.
Core global benefits
- Equipment and workplace to safely perform your role
- Access to healthcare through public or private system
- Support in your times of need
- Time off to look after your family
- Life insurance to provide for your loved ones
- Permission to ask for flexible working arrangements
- Ensure inclusion is embedded when defining market benefits and all employees have access to core benefits
You’ll also share in our success through bonus schemes and global and market benefit programmes aligned with your role and region.
Safety is how we care
At Inchcape, we place safety of our people at the heart of everything we do. Our work in automotive distribution involves operating vehicles, machinery, and hands-on activities, so we maintain a strong focus on creating safe, healthy, and supportive environments for everyone.
Embracing innovation and new technologies
As we transition towards new energy vehicles (NEVs), we continually enhance our safety practices and training. Our programmes ensure teams have the knowledge, tools, and support to work confidently and safely with evolving technologies.
Supporting wellbeing beyond physical safety
We recognise that wellbeing encompasses more than physical safety. That’s why we have introduced tools like our Psychological Risk Assessment Survey, helping us nurture a positive workplace culture and support mental health throughout our organisation.
Building a strong safety culture
Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Our dedicated health and safety teams work closely with colleagues at all levels to improve practices continuously. With strong systems and high standards, we ensure a workplace where safety and care come first.
What our team say about working at Inchcape
